Cwm-Sanaham Hill

The walk up Cwm-Sanaham Hill rewards you with proper views across the borderlands - that rare stretch of country where England meets Wales and you can almost see both at once. It's not a difficult climb, more of a steady walk than a gruelling hike, which means families with reasonably fit kids can manage it without complaints.

Once you're up there, the landscape opens out. You get the Shropshire Hills rolling away beneath you, and on a clear day the views stretch far enough to make the effort worthwhile. There's something about standing on a peak like this - even one that's not particularly high - that makes you feel like you've actually gone somewhere. The walk itself takes a couple of hours depending on your pace and whether you faff about taking photos, which you will.

Historically, this area sits right on the old Offa's Dyke territory, so walkers tackling the longer trail often pass through. If you're based at Black Hall Lodges just down the road - they're only 1.7 miles away - or Offa's Pitch Glamping a bit further out, Cwm-Sanaham fits perfectly into a weekend of proper hill walking without the drama. Knighton's your nearest town if you need supplies before heading out.

Go on a day when the weather's settled. Mist rolls in quickly here and kills the views stone dead. Early morning or late afternoon light works best - less crowded, better photographs, and you'll actually see what you've climbed for.